"Look wide, and even when you think you are looking wide – look wider still ” – Lord Robert Baden-Powell
It is with this saying in mind, that today, Golden Grove several Cubs, a Scout and Venturer (as well as one Cub Leader and several parents) joined forces with Friends of Cobbler Creek, to do Clean Up Australia Day at Cobbler Creek Recreational Park.
It was the 35th year of Clean Up Australia Day and doing this as a scout activity is vital. By doing it, Scouts are caring for their environment – a long-standing part of Scouting. In addition, it is also about setting the example, being community minded and working with organisations whose goals overlap with several Scouting ones. Further, it ensures that Scouting is seen within the community, doing following up on doing what we say we do, and setting the example. It’s also about working with others.
While the site was going for several hours, we had set a limit of an hour, as this has been as long as the Cubs have lasted, before their interest and attention span starts to evaporate. Very much an experience thing. It also ensures we get a few in attendance, as an hour does not feel so bad and can feel achievable, and we are seen in public. This part is important, as often people often think Scouting no longer exists.
Overall, a successful day, and about youth getting involved with the community, and ensuring they are working in partnership with groups with similar goals.
